Lo Mein Noodles With Shrimp

* Exported from MasterCook *

LO MEIN NOODLES WITH SHRIMP

Recipe By : Step-by-Step Cooking/Ranna Abu-Nasrah, Jubail, KSA
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Course--Fish & Seafood Ethnic--Asian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 ounces Chinese -style thin egg noodles
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Chinese chives*
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white or black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic -- minced
8 ounces medium shrimp -- shelled & deveined
1 tablespoon dry sherry
8 ounces bean sprouts

1. Add noodles to boiling water; cook according to package directions until
tender but still firm, 2-3 minutes.

2. Drain noodles; rinse under cold running water. Drain again.

3. Combine noodles and sesame oil in large bowl; toss lightly to coat.

4. Cut enough chives into 1" pieces to measure 1/2 cup; set aside.

5. Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper in small bowl.

6. Heat vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add ginger
and garlic; stir-fry 10 seconds. Add shrimp; stir-fry until shrimp begin to
turn pink, about 1 minute. Add chives and sherry; stir-fry until chives
begin to wilt, about 15 seconds. Add 1/2 of the bean sprouts; stir-fry 15
seconds. Add remaining bean sprouts; stir-fry 15 seconds.

7. Add oyster sauce mixture and noodles. Cook and stir until thoroughly
heated, about 2 minutes.

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NOTES : *Or, substitute 1/4 cup domestic chives cut into 1" pieces and 2
green onions with tops, cut into 1" pieces, for the Chinese chives.